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Friday, December 12, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Disappointed After Governor Signs Assisted-Suicide Bill

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the statement following the Governor’s signing of SB 1950, which legalizes physician-assisted suicide in Illinois. “I am deeply disappointed in Governor Pritzker’s decision to…


Thursday, November 27, 2025
Meier Serves Dinner at First-Ever Thanksgiving Dinner for Homeless in Madison County

From Riverbender.com – With doors wide open to neighbors experiencing homelessness and those less fortunate, Madison County shared a Thanksgiving meal rooted in compassion and community. Madison County employees served…


Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier to Gov. Pritzker: Stop Blaming Trump for Your Failures

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order blaming President Trump for agricultural hardship sin Illinois: “JB Pritzker…


Friday, October 24, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier and IDNR Working to Allow Christmas Waterfowl Hunts

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are responding following the release of 2026-2030 waterfowl season dates, which notably did not…


Friday, October 3, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up: Energy, Immigration, & All Things 109th District

State Representative Charlie Meier here, keeping you in the loop on all things Springfield and the 109th District. As your energy bills skyrocket, House Dems solution is to raise them…


Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Celebrates 85th Anniversary of Kaskaskia College

From WJBD: Kaskaskia College celebrated its 85th birthday over the weekend with various activities for the family, students, and potential students. Board Chair Bill Hawley opened the program. “This college…


Friday, September 26, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosting Free Senior Fair

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is hosting a free Senior Fair in Highland. Representative Meier’s Senior Fair is an opportunity for local and state agencies to inform…


Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Holds DHS Accountable as Local Client is Jailed

CARLYLE, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been a strong supporter of intellectually and developmentally disabled people for years. Recently, Meier was informed that the system that is…


Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier’s Greenville Tire Recycling Event Draws Crowd

GREENVILLE, IL â€“ State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) hosted a free tire recycling event in Greenville. The event drew hundreds of residents, and a semi-truck was filled with everything from combine tires…


Friday, August 22, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosting Blood Drive

Rep. Charlie Meier is teaming up with the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce & ImpactLife to host a blood drive! To schedule an appointment, visit this link, or call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401. Additional questions? Call…